Coach Training

For many years, CNM has been a leader in sharing our effective coaching models with others. We offer Financial and College coaching across the country with colleges, non-profits, financial institutions, and others. 

Registration and Funding

For New Mexico Residents

You may qualify to take any of our Coach courses at no cost. Explore funding options and register today.

 

Financial Coach Training

This program teaches learners to coach others on financial literacy topics through dynamic, interactive coach training that combines fundamental coaching skills with strong financial content. Our nationally renowned trainers help coaches create a solid understanding of how they can use coaching tools to work with clients, families, and students to co-create positive change. 

Upcoming Trainings

In Person
January 21-23 and 28-30, 2026
Register for the January Training 

Zoom
February 18-20 and 25-27, 2026
Register for the February Training

Coach Essentials Training

This program teaches learners to coach others through an interactive and engaging 20-hour training. Topics include fundamental coach skills, including powerful questions, active listening and coach practice. The training provides access to coaching tools you can use with clients, families and students.

Upcoming Trainings

In Person
March 18-20, 2026
Register for the March Training

Zoom
April 8-10, 2026
Register for the April Training

Coach 2.0 Training

This program is for those looking to gain advanced coaching skills! This 20-hour training will include a brief refresher from our initial coach training, and then tackle advanced coaching skills and includes plenty of opportunities for practice with others. Coach or Financial Coach Training is a prerequisite for this training.

Upcoming Trainings

In Person
May 6-8, 2026
Register for the May Training

Zoom
June 17-19, 2026
Register for the June Training

Advanced Coach Training: Older Adults

Advanced Coach Training: Older Adults is a one-day, interactive training designed for coaches who want to strengthen their ability to effectively support older adult clients. This advanced course explores the unique experiences, strengths, and challenges of today’s older adults while building best practices for coaching in later life. Participants will deepen their understanding of age-related transitions and develop practical strategies to help older adults achieve both professional and personal goals. The prerequisite for this class is having completed Coach Essentials Training or Financial Coach Training.

Upcoming Trainings

In Person
March 31, 2026
Register for the March Training

CNM Coach Certification

Certification provides the Coach with the right to use CNM CERTIFIED COACH as a certification credential from our nationally recognized program that demonstrates to the Coaching community a high level of professional experience and commitment to the field. The CNM CERTIFIED COACH credential indicates that our Coaches have met the CNM and CNM Ingenuity certification requirements and mastered the necessary tools and techniques to provide competent and valuable coaching services. The CNM CERTIFIED COACH credential distinguishes a Coach from others in the field and demonstrates achievement to peers and clients.

View the CNM Coach Certification Requirements PDF: 
CNM Coach Certificate Requirements PDF

Apply for CNM Coach Training Certification

Learner Resources

Learner Guidelines, Payment, Refund Policy, download a certificate, or transfer credits?

Scheduled Maintenance

CNM Ingenuity will be performing scheduled maintenance on Saturday, January 20 from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Students will not be able to submit or modify any forms during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please contact us with any questions.

CNM Ingenuity is closed for the holidays beginning Monday, December 22, 2025 and will reopen Monday, January 5, 2026. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!